Seated Nude With Attendant Appraisal

Seated Nude with Attendant

This item is an oil painting depicting a seated nude or semi-nude female figure in the foreground, with an attendant or maid in the background. The central figure, with reddish-brown hair tied up, is seated on a yellow armchair or draped fabric, with a white cloth draped over her lap and a reddish-pink fabric draped next to her. Her gaze is directed slightly to the viewer's left. The background figure, possibly a servant or maid due to her attire (dark dress with a white collar/cap), is seen from behind or in profile, appearing to attend to something on a table. The painting exhibits a thick impasto technique, characteristic of expressionist or early modernist styles, with visible brushstrokes creating texture and movement. The color palette predominantly features warm tones: yellows, reds, and oranges in the background and drapery, contrasted with the lighter skin tones and the dark attire of the background figure. The overall impression is one of a domestic or intimate scene. The painting is housed in an ornate, possibly gilded, wooden frame with intricate corner detailing, suggesting a traditional presentation. Visible wear on the frame includes some loss of gilding or surface variations, particularly along the edges. The painting itself shows a slight reflection or glare from a light source, indicating it might be under glass or varnished, though no significant damage or flaking is immediately apparent on the painted surface. The artist's signature, "Schil..." or similar, is partially visible in the bottom left corner, hinting at its creator and suggesting it is an original work rather than a print. Given the style, it likely dates from the late 19th to mid-20th century.